H66.9
Otitis media, unspecified
Applicable To
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Otitis media NOS
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Acute otitis media NOS
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Chronic otitis media NOS
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by inflammation physiologic response to irritation), swelling and redness to the middle ear.
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An acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the middle ear.
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Inflammation of the middle ear including the auditory ossicles and the eustachian tube.
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Inflammation of the middle ear.
Details
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H66.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H66.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H66.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 H66.9 may differ.